Fiera Nazionale del Peperone di Carmagnola

The Fiera Nazionale del Peperone di Carmagnola is one of the most anticipated events on Piedmont's gastronomic calendar, now in its 77th edition. This historic festival celebrates the renowned Carmagnola pepper, a vegetable with ancient origins that has made this small town near Turin famous worldwide. The fair brings together producers, experts, and enthusiasts to honor the quality and excellence of this outstanding product of Piedmont agriculture.

Running from August 28 to September 6, the event offers visitors the chance to discover the diverse varieties of peppers grown in the region, from red to yellow and rare varieties in between. Throughout the historic town center, local producers showcase their goods, culinary demonstrations take place, and tasting areas invite you to savor traditional dishes prepared with this undisputed star of local cuisine.

Among the fair's highlights are numerous pepper-based specialties: from peperonata (pepper stew) to stuffed peppers, from regional dishes to contemporary chef reinterpretations. The event is both a celebration of taste and tradition and an opportunity to understand the historical and cultural importance of this vegetable in Piedmont's culinary identity.